On a visit to his hometown during a festival, honorary sheriff Gene Autry is called into duty to foil a gang of outlaws (led by Barton MacLane). With the inclusion of ten songs (by Jule Styne & Eddie Cherkose), and appearances by Jimmy… MoreOn a visit to his hometown during a festival, honorary sheriff Gene Autry is called into duty to foil a gang of outlaws (led by Barton MacLane). With the inclusion of ten songs (by Jule Styne & Eddie Cherkose), and appearances by Jimmy Durante and Ann Miller, Melody Ranch functions more as a musical than western.